Read Mountain Preserve — photo spot in 6101 Crumpacker Dr, Roanoke, VA 24012, USA
Read Mountain Preserve
Score8.0Wooded ridgelines, rocky outcrops and a summit overlook offer sweeping panoramas of the Roanoke Valley, seasonal wildflowers and migrating raptors. Best at sunrise or golden hour from the summit for warm light and long shadows; fall colors are excellent. Trails are moderate-to-steep; small parking lot on Crumpacker Dr, no entry fee. Visit weekdays for fewer hikers; expect variable weather on the ridge and limited accessibility for wheelchairs.
Read Mountain Preserve
Score8.0Wooded ridgelines, rocky outcrops and a summit overlook offer sweeping panoramas of the Roanoke Valley, seasonal wildflowers and migrating raptors. Best at sunrise or golden hour from the summit for warm light and long shadows; fall colors are excellent. Trails are moderate-to-steep; small parking lot on Crumpacker Dr, no entry fee. Visit weekdays for fewer hikers; expect variable weather on the ridge and limited accessibility for wheelchairs.